UC Irvine’s hard-throwing righty with upside—and some early-season rust
In the 2026 season, Julian Custer has been a depth arm for UC Irvine, with a limited workload but a live right-handed profile that includes strikeout potential and reported velocity up to 96 mph. He previously showed flashes at UC San Diego in 2024, when he logged 12.2 innings with 12 strikeouts, and he’s credited with being a bigger-bodied, projectable pitcher who returned to action in May 2026 after a long gap. If your team wants a power-armed arm with development upside rather than a polished plug-and-play ace, he’s worth a look.
